December 2016 – Actie Pepernoot

1 in 8 children in the Netherlands grow up in poverty. Children whose hearts no longer beat more expectantly when December 5th (Sinterklaas) approaches. They’ve given up on hope for presents because money for more than the bare necessities isn’t available in their households. Fortunately, there’s still Sinterklaas to send your wishlist to. Right…?

There are still too many children in the Netherlands who don’t get any presents from Sinterklaas, and who won’t experience the magic of ‘Pakjesavond‘. Not because they are naughty, but simply because there is no money. Precisely for these children, the Nationaal Fonds Kinderhulp organises Actie Pepernoot. Thanks to a contribution from the Vriendenloterij, more than 50,000 of these children will receive a gift on December 5th. A great gesture! But this year, they want to give as many as 60,000 children a magical ‘Pakjesavond’. Support Kinderhulp and share the magic of ‘Pakjesavond’!